It looks like a win for the bay and his jock.

XI.

Sir Ralph he shouted and praised the bay,

He fancied he’d got it all his own way;

He began counting his gains, and hoarding his ore,

And chuckled with glee at the thought of his store.

XII.

All of a sudden, the bay lessens his speed,

And cease to take such a prominent lead;

“He’s keeping him in for the finish,” says he,